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MusicRow Staff2026-09-02 08:30:112026-09-02 16:31:08BREAKING: 2026 MusicRow Awards Winners [Full List]
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LB Cantrell2026-09-01 11:33:302026-09-01 11:35:50BREAKING: Leadership Music Executive Director Debbie Linn To Retire
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LB Cantrell2026-09-01 09:23:242026-09-01 09:23:24BREAKING: BMG & Concord Finalize Partnership, Name Leadership
Band Perry's Double Platinum Cert, "Save The Music" For VH1
/by FreemanThe Band Perry’s star keeps rising. The Republic Nashville sibling trio’s current single “You Lie” has already reached No. 1 on the CountryBreakout Chart and sits inside the Top 10 on the monitored airplay charts. And now the group’s previous smash single “If I Die Young” has been certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 2 million.
Sales Wrap Gaga Style
/by adminLady Gaga leaves the industry wide eyed, open mouthed and smiling but Brad Paisley and Idol’s newbies Scotty McCreery and Laura Alaina also contributed to an up week…
Lisa Matassa – Me Time
/by ProgrammerPlaylistIt Is What It Is recording artist Lisa Matassa presents her new country radio single, “Me Time.” Nine North Records has signed on for national promotion efforts, and the single goes for adds June 13. Matassa’s life is a comeback story, a fairytale that has yet to have its ending written. From a little girl […]
Jolene Mercer Passes
/by Robert K OermannTexas music publicist Jolene Mercer died Saturday, May 28, following a long illness. She was noted for working with such artists as Chris LeDoux, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Janie Fricke, Asleep at the Wheel, Charley Pride, Neal McCoy, Josh Logan and Billy “Crash” Craddock. At various times during her career, she was also an event planner, […]
United Way Song Contest
/by adminUnited Way is hosting its second annual “LIVE UNITED Song Contest.” The organization is looking for songs about hope, teamwork, restoration, community impact and overcoming adversity. Up to ten finalists will perform their songs live at The Listening Room on June 21st for a panel of judges including: hit songwriter Cary Barlowe (Lady Antebellum, tobyMac, […]
Sony/ATV Promotes Berschback, Inks Kristen Kelly
/by FreemanSony/ATV has promoted Duff Berschback to Sr. VP, Legal Affairs and Business Development, Nashville and signed RCA artist Kristen Kelly to an exclusive publishing deal.
CMT Awards Crank Star Power; Sugarland Helps Heartland
/by FreemanSugarland and Little Big Town Help Tornado Victims • CMT Awards Crank Up The Star Power
Post Holiday Highlights
/by adminColleen Taylor Joins BMLG • Spalding Addresses SOURCE • Hall Of Fame Readies Atkins Exhibit • Jaron Fans Salute Armed Forces
Artist Visits: Photo Spread
/by Sherod RobertsonZac Brown Band shoots video for “Knee Deep” • Paisley performs on GMA, celebrates 19th No. 1 • Bradley Gaskin visits Crook & Chase
CMA Awards Live On ABC Nov. 9
/by MichelleThe Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that The 45th Annual CMA Awards will air live Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format – that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’,” says CMA CEO Steve […]
Benefits: Morgan, Atkins, Bowen
/by MichelleCraig Morgan’s 5th annual Charity Ride and Concert • Rodney Atkins headlines Music City Gives Back concert • Wade Bowen raises over $127k with concert and golf tournament
Artist Action (5/31/11)
/by FreemanRandy Montana performs at Jimmie Jam • Bill Anderson welcomes new grandchild • Matt Gary to perform at NASCAR race • The Roys on Somebody Cares telethon
Amazon's Gaga Loss Leader Losses
/by adminFans and music industry observers were taken aback last week by Amazon.com’s offering of the new Lady Gaga album for a mere 99¢. On Monday (5/23), the stultifying crowd of traffic severely compromised the Amazon servers. So to prove it could, “ramp up” to meet any demand, the online retail giant offered the mega-sale again […]